Install Sound Card

How to install sound card:

1. Make sure that the PC is turned off and the power cord is removed.

2. Remove screws from the back of the left hand side panel and slide panel free.

* Check documentation from your PC manufacturer as this operation may be different from the
process specified in your manual.

Whether you decided to upgrade the audio on your computer or you are
forced to because the integrated sound on your motherboard has fried it is a
simple process to install a new sound card.

3. Locate the old card and unplug the speakers and
anything else plugged into the card from the outside.

* You can skip to step 7 if your sound is integrated
into the motherboard. This means that there is no
sound card seated in a slot on the motherboard.
Another indicator is that the speaker/headphone jack
plugs right into the motherboard.

4. Disconnect the CD-ROM sound cable from the jack
on the old sound card itself.

* Some computers may not have this cable.
* Release any clip holding the cable in the jack, don't
force it free.

5. Unscrew the card from the frame.

6. Remove the card from the slot on the
motherboard by pulling it straight out.

* You may have to wiggle the card back and
forth to pull it out. Be careful not to use too
much force as this may cause damage to the
motherboard.

7. Install sound card in the same slot.

* For users upgrading from integrated sound you will
have to remove a slot cover next to the slot that the
sound card will be inserted into. Save the screw
holding the cover in place.

8. Attach the cable that came with the card to the
CD-ROM drive.

9. Screw the sound card to the computer frame, but
do not over tighten.

10. Close the computer case.

11. Connect the speakers and all other peripheral
cables.

12. Plug your computer in and power it up. Your computer should recognize the new card.

* The Windows O/S should automatically install the necessary audio drivers.
* If your sound card came with a CD-ROM, insert it while the computer powers up. The disk should install sound
card drivers from it.
* Always read the documentation that comes with a new device. Some vendors have a specific sequence to follow
for installation of their product.

The new card should work just fine now. You can go to control panel > sounds, to check that it is operational.
Easy, quick steps to install sound card.